--- title: "Primary human cells for Organ-on-chip studies" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048446" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048446" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048446.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048446.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" published: "2024-07-24" --- # Primary human cells for Organ-on-chip studies Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048446 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048446) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048446.json) ## Summary The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed a procurement process to directly award a contract to Lonza Group UK Ltd for the supply of primary human cells used in Organ-on-chip studies. This procurement, classified under the industry category "Laboratory reagents," involves the supply of HLA-typed human small airway epithelial cells (SAEC), lung microvascular endothelial cells (HMVEC-L), and human immune cells (PBMC) for use at the UKHSA Porton Down facility located in Salisbury. The procurement method utilised was "limited," indicating an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the technical specificity required. Key dates include the contract signature date of 4th July 2024, and the contract term spans three years with an optional 12-month extension. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in biotechnology, particularly those involved in the supply of highly specific biological materials. The demand for high-quality, HLA-typed human cells from a single donor source for various studies underpins the critical research in human Organ-on-chip systems. Companies with large clinical networks and expertise in harvesting and providing compatible cellular materials will find this agreement illustrative of the high standards and specialised capabilities required in the field. Importantly, businesses capable of meeting stringent research demands and proving robust supply chains will be well-positioned to benefit from similar future contracts that call for unique and scientifically demanding goods. ## Notice This VEAT notice indicates that the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) intends to directly award a contract to Lonza Group UK Ltd for the purchase of HLA-typed human small airway epithelial cells (SAEC), lung microvascular endothelial cells (HMVEC-L), and human immune cells (PBMC) over a three-year period. ### Lot Information Lot 1 UKHSA requires to purchase HLA typed matching human small airway epithelial cells (SAEC), lung microvascular endothelial cells (HMVEC-L) and human immune cells (PMBC) over a 3-year period. Cells will be used in an established human Lung on a Chip (LoC) system at Porton Down. In order that LoC platforms can generate the most representative models of human organs, cells harvested directly from recently deceased, healthy humans are required (primary human cells). UKHSA believes that the only supplier that has a large enough clinical network underpinning their catalogue to maximise availability of donors to UKHSA (and the critical donor information including HLA type) is Lonza Group. Supply of these specific cells are limited. While suppliers/re-sellers of some cell types could be found, the requirement for having SAEC and MVEC from the same donor along with a large bank of Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) donors in order to maximise compatibility excluded the majority of the small operations and re-sellers. Therefore, a decision has been made to enter into a 3-year agreement with Lonza Group for this procurement with 12-month extension option available. Options: 12 month contract extension option available. ### Procurement Information Competition is absent for technical reasons. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023084-2024 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 4PU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33696500 - Laboratory reagents ## Release History - 24 Jul 2024 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023084-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency - https://www.judiciary.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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